Watch: Viral video shows smartwatch detecting AC remote's 'heart rate,' internet calls it a 'modern scam'

Smartwatches have become a staple in everyone's fitness routine nowadays, tracking everything from steps to sleep, and even swimming laps. It almost feels like a workout isn't complete unless it's measured by your watch! However, a recent video on Reddit is going viral, exposing the flaws of one popular smartwatch brand, leaving many users questioning its accuracy.

This boat watch can measure the heart rate of AC Remote.
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The viral Reddit post calls out the accuracy of a popular smartwatch, stating, "This boat watch can measure the heart rate of an AC remote."?

In the accompanying video, the smartwatch is placed directly on an air conditioner remote, and shockingly, the watch begins to display a rising heart rate reading as if the remote were a living, breathing entity.?

The bizarre yet amusing clip has sparked a flurry of comments, with many questioning the reliability of these devices that have become so ingrained in our daily fitness routines.

What did people say?

In the comments section, users shared their own experiences with Boat products, with several criticising the brand.?

One person remarked that Boat is merely a "glorified dropshipping business" and attributed its success to clever marketing.?

Another user raised concerns about relying on such devices for health measurements, saying, "Are we seriously relying on these chinese dump for health measurements which they don't even claim to provide but it's just marketing gimmick."

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However, a more informed user stepped in to clarify how smartwatches, including Boat's, work. They explained that heart rate sensors on these watches operate using PPG (photoplethysmography) technology.?

Essentially, these sensors emit light onto the skin (or whatever object is placed beneath it) and measure changes in light absorption or reflection to estimate the heart rate.?

The user even mentioned that Apple Watches show similar behavior, adding, "People used to mock Apple Watch for thinking bananas had a heart rate."

In conclusion, whether it's measuring your workout or accidentally checking the "heart rate" of a banana or an AC remote, it seems these smartwatches are keeping us—and some inanimate objects—on their toes!

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